Explore the Family Name Getts
The meaning of Getts
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Getz or German Götz (see Goetz).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Getts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Getts' has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,567th and slipped to 33,196th place in 2010, indicating a 1.93% drop in rank. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 665 to 689 during the same period, showing a 3.61% growth rate. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #33,196 | -1.93% |
| Count | 665 | 689 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Getts
Referring to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the 'Getts' surname identified as White, making up 96.23% in 2010 compared to 97.44% in 2000. This shows a small decline of 1.24% over the decade. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.05% to 1.60%, reflecting a significant 52.38% change. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races were recorded for the first time in 2010 at 0.73% and 1.16% respectively. There was no data available for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.23% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.6% | 52.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |